We're excited to see the field of competitors who have already won their golden ticket and registered to compete at the 2024 World Food Championships. And we are always proud to announce our special guests and celebrity judges participating in our judging events across the nation - we're sure the championship food certainly helps! Best of luck to our 2024 competitors!
CELEBRITY JUDGE
Jamie "The Bear" McDonald
2014 WFC Judge
Jamie “The Bear” McDonald knows a thing or two about Bar-B-Que! Born and raised in “The BBQ capital of the world” Kansas City, Missouri, Jamie spent his high school years working for one of the best barbecue restaurants in the city. Upon graduating from school, Jamie joined the Navy and in his travels across the U.S. and abroad, was always on the look out for great bar-b-que. Much to his dismay, nothing lived up to the barbecue he grew up eating back home. This forced Jamie to rely on his skills he picked up while working in high school. From wood and meat selection to his homemade sauces and rubs, Jamie has near perfected his craft.
Always being told by his friends and family that his BBQ should and could be sold, Jamie decided to take the next step…..with that “Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ” was born!
Come by and see Jamie, his wife Cheryl, & their two kids and see what REAL BBQ tastes like!
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